Author Archives: thedandizette

Café hopping: buy things along the way, eat them in other establishments. Quietly say whoops and keep reading your paper. This whoops moment: sharing Cadeaux Bakery‘s PB and dark chocolate tart at Finch’s after a sandwich feast.

In only our first week in Paris we have managed to resist eating a baguette for every meal – hard to do with boulangeries on every street – and sampled fare from Mexico, Brittany, Morocco, and Israel. Tostadas, galettes, tagine … Continue reading →

During the second night of my regional Mexican cooking class we uncovered the state of Michoacán. Enchiladas placeras was a new experience, that required passing the tortillas through salsa first before then passing them through hot oil, and then filling … Continue reading →

First night of my 3 week Mexican cooking course with chef Rossana Ascencio: mole poblano. After 3 hours, 2 salsas, a sopa, and chalupitas (including tortillas pressed from scratch), I thought surely it was a joke that we were also … Continue reading →

The island always treats us well.

Raided a garden today!

Well I try to be, I am a true beginner. I have yet to graduate from the driving range, but I think an ‘ol game of pitch & putt might be the next step.

Rogue opened a new location. Bigger draught list and a trio of Kennebec treats to pair: Gorgonzola and bacon, poutine (I could do without) and truffle oil. Lip smackin’ good.

Jamie Oliver inspiration in a pinch. Spicy tiger prawn pasta. Leftover Spier Chenin Blanc.

Donuts, donuts, donuts! Lucky’s at Forty Ninth Parallel.